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No ignition on Genuine Buddy 125

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:38 pm
by jbisreal
I have 2 Buddy 125s that started with no problem. After removing their seats and bodies, pressing the ignition button now does nothing on either scooter. The horns, fuel gauges, and blinkers still work. Any ideas why there is no ignition? Is there an interlock somewhere?

Re: No ignition on Genuine Buddy 125

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:38 pm
by DeeDee
Check the run switch on the right side of the handlebar.

Re: No ignition on Genuine Buddy 125

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:18 pm
by jbisreal
Thanks for replying. The run switch is set to run (on).

Re: No ignition on Genuine Buddy 125

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:16 pm
by vintagegarage
When you squeeze a brake lever, does the brake light on the rear turn on?

Re: No ignition on Genuine Buddy 125

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:10 am
by jbisreal
If I re-connect the tail light, yes, the brake light works. Everything has power except the ignition. The system behaves as if the run switch is turned off, but it's turned on.

Re: No ignition on Genuine Buddy 125

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 11:20 am
by vintagegarage
There is no interlock... only that the run switch has to be in run, and one or both of the brake lever switches have to close. Does the scooter start using the kick starter?

Re: No ignition on Genuine Buddy 125

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:57 pm
by jbisreal
I was in "test mode" and forgot to apply a brake. Problem solved. Thank you.